JM1 on a single DD??? You're only going to get there with DSP.
Something like the Tanchjim Nora with the Tanchjim Modular Cable DSP USB Dongle is a decent way to achieve that.
You dont' need the ultra. sounds bad anyway.
Juzear is generally known for QC issues across the board. My 61T had an issue with the nozzle coming off so I wouldn't count on the Juzear DGF having fixed anything QC wise.
I think i'll probably recommend the Tanchjim Nora. It has a semi-open design which means it has better soundstage compared to other iems. It also does instruments and vocals very well and everything just sounds natural on there. Do be warned it does seem to leak some sound because of that and noise. isolation isn't the best.
I don't think I can recommend the S12 because of how planars handle treble (i assume you're blind buying). Some people just can't gel with how planars sound and i'm a part of that camp. I think it makes some vocals sound a bit unnatural and thin
I'd say go with Tanchjim stuff — Nora, Fission, Bunny, Origin, Force... they all have a fairly neutral-ish tonality.
In my opinion, they’re a safer recommendation than the Hexa. The Hexa is really divisive — people don’t seem to agree on how it sounds. Maybe it’s the odd hexagonal shell shape, but there’s a lot of variation in impressions. Nobody agrees on the sound. You got like 75% of people saying it has no bass and 25% saying it has the perfect amount of bass. Quite a number of people (myself included) just don’t like it.
Go for Tanchjim instead. You really can’t go wrong with Fission. It's very very close to the Tanchjim Origin which is an awesome IEM.
Yes, Nora is basically a mini Origin, atleast according to my ears and it does vocal quite well (very good for jpop or anime songs atleast).
I had a chance to compare Nora with Origin and I had to really nitpick and really try hard to notice a difference.
I vibe with both, but for me, they serve different use cases. Truthear Nova is a balanced all-rounder, meanwhile, Tanchjim Nora feels more genre-specific.
I would personally use the Nora solely for J-Pop, Anisong, or anything heavy on female vocals.
I was actually thinking about grabbing Tanchjim Nora the other day to compliment my TE Nova but I didn't do that.
Some additional comments and my view of some of these sets.
Obviously we hear sets “a bit” differently.
And in the end these sets are different and its depending on your music library and your prefs.
Here are my suggestions.
The Meze Alba is an excellent set. Natural sounding with good enough treble amount especially for people who are treble sensitive. Bass is maybe average or slightly above but mids, vocals are as well pretty good to my ears. It is a more natural sounding set, not an extreme V-shaped or anything else. I can highly recommend it especially for smaller ears.
Falcon Ultra can get a bit spicy, true, as well to my ears. At least on higher volume. Otherwise great set.
NICEHCK Tears was mentioned, I think it is an excellent set and punches way above its price point in terms of coherence and natural replay. It does lack a bit low end though imo.
Canpur Silver Flash is really good but has quite the low end which is too much for some. Fit can be hit or miss due to its "wing".
I like the set a lot but I wouldn’t call it balanced.
Tanchjim Nora is very good, too, especially when you are a little bit treble sensitive.
It is natural slightly relaxed leaning set with great vocals, good enough bass for most genres while having good detail retrieval and nice treble without sounding splashy. The vocals are great on this set without the shout. It might be too boring if you want a lot of treble energy and not sufficient if you are a basshead though. Nora is excellent in comfort and fit but most single DDs are except maybe the Canpur Flash with its "wing".
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